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Compare train for St Pölten to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Pölten to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF31, while a train costs an average of CHF31.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
CHF31 Average price Cheapest | CHF51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around CHF31 compared to roughly CHF51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF19. The journey takes 2h 26m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from St Pölten to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St Pölten to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:01 PM2h06St Pölten1:07 AMSalzburgCHF211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:01 PM2h06St Pölten1:07 AMSalzburgCHF211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:36 AM2h02St Pölten10:38 AMSalzburgCHF491One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:31 AM2h18St Pölten11:49 AMSalzburgCHF351One-way0 transfers- 1:00 PM2h08St Pölten3:08 PMSalzburgCHF521One-way0 transfers
- 5:06 PM2h02St Pölten7:08 PMSalzburgCHF541One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Pölten and Salzburg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from St.Pölten Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Salzburg by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 30 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
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